PYTRX vs. QDIBX

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

PYTRX (Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund) and QDIBX (Fisher Investments Institutional Group Fixed Income Fund for Retirement Plans) are both Intermediate Core Bond funds. Over the past 5 years, PYTRX returned 1.35%/yr vs -0.39%/yr for QDIBX. Their 0.67 correlation means they have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently. PYTRX charges 0.46%/yr vs 0.03%/yr for QDIBX.

Performance

PYTRX vs. QDIBX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund (PYTRX) and Fisher Investments Institutional Group Fixed Income Fund for Retirement Plans (QDIBX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PYTRX achieves a -0.92% return, which is significantly lower than QDIBX's -0.78% return.

PYTRX

• 1D: -0.25%
• 1M: -1.24%
• 6M: -1.04%
• YTD: -0.92%
• 1Y: 1.63%
• 3Y*: 3.98%
• 5Y*: 1.35%
• 10Y*: 2.26%
• ALL TIME*: 2.02%

QDIBX

• 1D: -0.34%
• 1M: -0.89%
• 6M: -0.56%
• YTD: -0.78%
• 1Y: 1.66%
• 3Y*: 4.28%
• 5Y*: -0.39%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 0.89%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
PYTRX Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
QDIBX Fisher Investments Institutional Group Fixed Income Fund for Retirement Plans	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

PYTRX vs. QDIBX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
PYTRX Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund	-0.92%	6.98%	1.81%	4.35%	-2.17%	-4.78%	0.83%	0.13%
QDIBX Fisher Investments Institutional Group Fixed Income Fund for Retirement Plans	-0.78%	7.72%	1.66%	6.71%	-14.11%	-0.17%	6.77%	-0.10%

Correlation

The correlation between PYTRX and QDIBX is 0.91, meaning they have usually moved in the same direction, including during past declines.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.91
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.93
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.74
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 13, 2019	0.67

Over the past year, PYTRX and QDIBX have become more correlated (0.91) than their long-term average of 0.67, meaning their price movements have been converging.

Return for Risk

PYTRX vs. QDIBX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

PYTRX

PYTRX Risk / Return Rank: 15
PYTRX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 16
PYTRX Sortino Ratio Rank: 14
PYTRX Omega Ratio Rank: 14
PYTRX Calmar Ratio Rank: 15
PYTRX Martin Ratio Rank: 13

QDIBX

QDIBX Risk / Return Rank: 16
QDIBX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 17
QDIBX Sortino Ratio Rank: 17
QDIBX Omega Ratio Rank: 15
QDIBX Calmar Ratio Rank: 16
QDIBX Martin Ratio Rank: 14

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

PYTRX vs. QDIBX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund (PYTRX) and Fisher Investments Institutional Group Fixed Income Fund for Retirement Plans (QDIBX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	PYTRX	QDIBX	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.67	0.70	-0.04
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.96	1.05	-0.09
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.12	1.12	0.00
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.81	0.87	-0.06
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.93	2.09	-0.17

PYTRX vs. QDIBX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PYTRX Sharpe Ratio is 0.67, which is comparable to the QDIBX Sharpe Ratio of 0.70. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PYTRX and QDIBX, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

PYTRX vs. QDIBX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PYTRX drawdown since its inception was -12.75%, smaller than the maximum QDIBX drawdown of -19.63%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PYTRX and QDIBX.

Drawdown Indicators

	PYTRX	QDIBX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-12.75%	-19.63%	+6.88%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-3.11%	-2.97%	-0.14%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-5.03%	-5.37%	+0.34%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-9.75%	-19.47%	+9.72%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-12.75%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.80%	-2.53%	-0.27%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.45%	-6.28%	+3.83%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.30%	1.23%	+0.07%

Volatility

PYTRX vs. QDIBX - Volatility Comparison

Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund (PYTRX) has a higher volatility of 0.98% compared to Fisher Investments Institutional Group Fixed Income Fund for Retirement Plans (QDIBX) at 0.85%. This indicates that PYTRX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than QDIBX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PYTRX	QDIBX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.98%	0.85%	+0.13%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.97%	2.76%	+0.21%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.77%	3.67%	+0.10%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	4.88%	6.58%	-1.70%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	4.02%	6.21%	-2.19%

PYTRX vs. QDIBX - Expense Ratio Comparison

PYTRX has a 0.46% expense ratio, which is higher than QDIBX's 0.03% expense ratio.

Dividends

PYTRX vs. QDIBX - Dividend Comparison

PYTRX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.06%, more than QDIBX's 3.52% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
PYTRX Putnam Fixed Income Absolute Return Fund	4.06%	4.02%	4.31%	4.43%	4.38%	3.67%	3.44%	4.02%	2.49%	4.76%	3.40%	4.96%
QDIBX Fisher Investments Institutional Group Fixed Income Fund for Retirement Plans	3.52%	3.50%	3.55%	3.65%	2.51%	1.80%	3.25%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PYTRX and QDIBX in my portfolio?

With a correlation of 0.91, PYTRX and QDIBX move almost identically. Holding both adds very little diversification - you're essentially doubling your position in the same market segment. Choosing one is usually more capital-efficient.

Which is riskier, PYTRX or QDIBX?

PYTRX has higher volatility (0.98%) compared to QDIBX (0.85%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PYTRX dropped -12.75% vs QDIBX's -19.63%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

QDIBX currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.70 vs 0.67), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.